Noem testifies in the Senate in her first appearance since 2 Minneapolis protesters’ deaths

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 4 min read 100% complete by By REBECCA SANTANAMarch 3, 2026 at 03:23 PM

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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, marking her first congressional appearance since the deaths of two protesters in Minneapolis. The deaths occurred during a period of heightened resistance to the Trump administration's mass deportation agenda and its enforcement by Noem's department. The Homeland Security operation in Minnesota, initially intended to combat fraud, involved deploying hundreds of ICE and Customs and Border Protection officers, leading to clashes with protesters. The hearing also follows a recent shooting in Texas being investigated as a possible act of terrorism, raising concerns about potential repercussions of escalating conflict with Iran on U.S. security. Noem's appearance comes amid ongoing congressional debate over funding for her department's immigration tactics.

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